Homeschool Nature Programs

Homeschool Nature Programs

Our homeschool nature programs are recognized internationally as being at the forefront of the nature connection movement. We utilize core routines of nature awareness and cultural mentoring techniques to connect kids to the land, themselves, and each other. We offer homeschool nature immersion programs for ages 3 to 18.

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Ages 6-18...Join this ongoing archery training where you practice shooting techniques at various targets in the forest. On rainy days you will work on projects such as Obsidian Arrow Heads, Arrows, "quickie" Bows and Leather Quivers. More information

Our curriculum focuses on the core routines of nature awareness, which include

Each program meets once per week for 4-6 hours from fall through spring, for a total of 30 weeks. Our programs run Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in 3locations: Huddart Park (Woodside) and UC Santa Cruz Arboretum, and Pebble Beach (Monterey). Each day begins with a large group circle where students share appreciation, and it ends with the “story of the day.” We break into small groups (ratio of 8-9 students per instructor) for hands-on skills training and explorations of the landscape. Parents are invited for opening and closing circles and each season for “family days.” Our teen program includes 2 expedition camping trips (transportation included), 6 days each, occurring in the fall and spring and an end-of-year 3-day campout. The KESTREL program includes a two, 3 day camping trips, once in the fall and once in the spring. The Nest to Fledge and NEWTS programs include two combined group family campouts, usually in the mid fall and spring.

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Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for all of our programs. We seek to provide educational opportunities regardless of income; please contact Aaron Alvarez for more information at aalvarez@riekes.org. In addition to direct scholarships, we offer work-trade opportunities through our Community Service program.